The guitar in the last century XXXII
A monthly series on guitar music from the previous century, with each episode featuring a different guitar concert. In today’s episode: music from two American composers, Elliott Carter and George Crumb.
- Elliott Carter (1908-2012) is known for his complex rhythms. They change constantly in his music and the instruments often play different rhythms at the same time. This makes his music very complicated to play.
- George Crumb (1929-2022) experimented mainly with sounds and textures. He regularly uses special (percussion) instruments for these experiments, but he also wrote for classical guitar.
Playlist
- Elliott Carter – Tell Me Where is Fancy Bred?
Rosalind Rees, soprano; David Starobin, guitar - Carter – Shard
David Starobin, guitar - Carter – Changes
Arturo Tallini, guitar - Carter – Luimen (for guitar, mandolin, harp, vibraphone, trumpet and trombone)
Nieuw Ensemble conducted by Ed Spanjaard - George Crumb – Spanish Songbook no. 1: The Ghosts of Alhambra, part 1 and 4
Patrick Mason, baritone; David Starobin, guitar; Daniel Druckman, percussion - Crumb – Mundus canis
David Starobin, guitar; George Crumb, percussion - Crumb – Quest
Petri Kumela, guitar accompanied by ensemble
Elliott Carter
